Pontiac Sunfire
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The Pontiac Sunfire is a
The Pontiac Sunfire went through two facelifts in its 11-year run: a small redesign in 2000 featuring the heavy plastic cladding look that was prevalent with Pontiac at the time, and a more streamlined update in 2003. In the US, the coupe was the only model available from 2003 to 2005. The sedan continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until the end of production on June 22, 2005.
Technical
- 1995 – 2.3 L (138 cu in) I4, 150 hp (116 kW) and 150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m)
- 1995–1997 – 2.2 L (134 cu in) 2200(RPO: LN2) I4, 120 hp (89 kW) and 130 lb⋅ft (176 N⋅m)
- 1998–2002 – 2.2 L (134 cu in) 2200(RPO: LN2) I4, 115 hp (86 kW) and 135 lb⋅ft (183 N⋅m)
- 1996–2002 – 2.4 L (146 cu in) Twin Cam(RPO: LD9) I4, 150 hp (112 kW) and 155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m)
- 2002–2005 – 2.2 L (134 cu in) Ecotec (RPO: L61) I4, 140 hp (104 kW) and 150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m)
The base model had the 2.2 L engine from 1994 until 2002. The GT trim level had an optional, more powerful 2.3 L Quad 4 engine from 1994 to 1995, which was replaced by the 2.4 L LD9 engine in 1995. The 2.3 and 2.4 litre engines were optional in the 2 and 4 door LS trim level. In 2003, both the 2.2 L and the 2.4 L engines were replaced by the 2.2 L Ecotec engine, and would be the only powertrain available for the remainder of production. The Ecotec engine was also an option for the 2002 model year.[1]
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Twin Cam engine -
2003 Pontiac Sunfire Ecotec engine
At the time of introduction, the Sunfire was available with a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. General Motors had envisioned introducing a new four-speed automatic with the new car, but the company's cash shortage delayed this option until the next year.
Trim levels
The Sunfire could be purchased as a
Originally, the convertible was only in the SE trim level until the 1999 model year where it became only available in the GT trim. The convertible was discontinued after the 2000 model year. All Sunfire convertibles were assembled at the "Genesis" Lansing, Michigan Plant.[2] At its introduction from 1995 until 2001 the rear of the vehicle on coupes has the brand name "Pontiac" between the tail lights, and the trim panel is backlit when the vehicle is on using license plate bulbs installed in the trunk. As vehicles are passed from one owner to another, the panel is not illuminated due to the owners not being aware of the feature.
Prices in 1995 Range from A base sedan at $10,243 (equivalent to $20,500 in 2023), all the way to a $14,195 coupe GT (equivalent to $28,400 in 2023). In 2005 The Pontiac Sunfire had a base price of $15,205 (equivalent to $23,700 in 2023).
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1995-1999 Pontiac Sunfire sedan -
1995-1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE coupe -
1995-1999 Pontiac Sunfire convertible -
2001 Pontiac Sunfire GT coupe rear -
2000-2002 Pontiac Sunfire sedan -
2000-2002 Pontiac Sunfire coupe -
2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire SL sedan -
2003-2005 Pontiac sunfire coupe
References
- ^ "2002 Pontiac Sunfire Review, Prices, Photos". New Car Test Drive. Retrieved 2010-04-02.
- ^ a b "Pontiac Sunfire Review". Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2010-04-02.
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